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The Virginia Department of Health reported Friday that the statewide total for COVID-19 cases is 179,639 — an increase of 1,456 from the 178,1…
The Virginia Department of Health reported Thursday that the statewide total for COVID-19 cases is 178,183, an increase of 1,429 from the 176,…
Gov. Ralph Northam is considering imposing restrictions in Southwest Virginia to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Salem is offering a second round of grants to assist small businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health officials said Tuesday that contact tracers are finding that people ignore their calls or the advice to quarantine to prevent fu…
Virginia's COVID-19 cases are on upward trajectory, as one health system pleads for people to heed warnings, volunteers train to help voters s…
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Your cloth face covering should reach above the nose, below the chin, and completely cover the mouth and nostrils. Many items you may already …
Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Know the symptoms of COVID-19, which can include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, …
With many people turning to hand sanitizer to avoid germs when on-the-go during the pandemic, there are some downsides to relying on it too mu…
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The following items, all under $15, can help make distance learning more appealing to even the youngest learners.
Prior to March, shoppers would go to the mall or grocery store and scout out the latest sales. Now, shopping looks much different.
Stacker compiled 30 ways to prepare for a COVID-19 winter, using data and reports from trusted media and health officials.
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The need for emergency food has exploded since March of 2020. According to an Oxfam report, this hunger crisis could soon kill more people wor…
Here's why some people don't wash their hands, why others are unable to and how to increase motivation to hand-wash more often.